Chemical Type(s)
Location(s)
- Chicago
Description
Sodium Gluconate
Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₁NaO₇
Sodium Gluconate is a versatile organic compound derived from glucose. It is a white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water.
Key Uses:
Concrete & Construction:
- Concrete Admixture: Used as a concrete admixture to improve workability, increase strength, and reduce water consumption.
- Retarder: Acts as a set retarder, controlling the setting time of concrete.
- Corrosion Inhibitor: Helps prevent corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete structures.
Metalworking:
- Metal Cleaning: Used in metal cleaning and pickling processes to remove rust and scale.
- Electroplating: Employed in electroplating processes to improve plating quality.
Water Treatment:
- Corrosion Inhibitor: Helps prevent corrosion in industrial water systems.
- Scale Prevention: Reduces the formation of scale in boilers and cooling towers.
Textile Industry:
- Dyeing and Finishing: Used in textile dyeing and finishing processes to improve dye fixation and colorfastness.
Other Applications:
- Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E576) in some applications.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Employed in the formulation of some pharmaceutical products.